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CWM to flash UPDATE.APP

Hi,
The latest ROM for my Huawei P1 is in the UPDATE.APP format which I can't flash with CWM. The official software update option does not seem to work once the recovery is replaced....
Can an UPDATE.APP be converted to update.zip?

dazbo71 said:
Hi,
The latest ROM for my Huawei P1 is in the UPDATE.APP format which I can't flash with CWM. The official software update option does not seem to work once the recovery is replaced....
Can an UPDATE.APP be converted to update.zip?
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extract .zip archive from download
copy the dload folder from archive to SD card /sdcard/dload/update.app
METHOD 1
Settings->Storage->Software Upgrade->SD card Upgrade->Confirm->Upgrade to start upgrade
METHOD 2
power off device
press VOLUME UP+VOLUME DOWN then press the POWER key to enter upgrade mode (keep buttons pressed at least 5 s)
if this is not working do not lose time and send email to Huawei support they will take care about this problem for sure because
1.you are a customer for them
2.you are trying to flash an official update !

ruscan.calin said:
extract .zip archive from download
copy the dload folder from archive to SD card /sdcard/dload/update.app
METHOD 1
Settings->Storage->Software Upgrade->SD card Upgrade->Confirm->Upgrade to start upgrade
METHOD 2
power off device
press VOLUME UP+VOLUME DOWN then press the POWER key to enter upgrade mode (keep buttons pressed at least 5 s)
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Thank you for taking the time to reply, but as I said in my OP that the official update process (as you have described) does not work. I think because my phone is from another country and I am trying to put a UK UPDATE.APP on it. I have rooted and got CWM that will flash update.zip format, but the latest ROM is not available in ZIP format yet.

I realize this was a year ago, but if anyone else comes across this post I have a solution to flashing Huawei's UPDATE.APP files to my U9500 (Ascend D1) with CWM installed. I assume it is applicable to the P1 as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41353293&postcount=9

please help me
i have a huawei u8686 i try to install a cwm and now the screen show "image signature verify fail"

How to install new ROM on GEM 701, 702 and 703

This thread is a continuation of existing threads, which started when Model 701 was not out yet.
Update 2017-04-22
Since we have verified that the "downgrade script" opens the door for multiple Mediapad X2 models we have much easier way:
Do a full backup with Huawei Backup Application ("Datensicherung") and copy all stuff from internal sd to external which you put manually on it.
For push applications like whatsapp do a backup of chat in whatsapp, manually on your google drive.
Unlock bootloader
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/detail
create account, via selecting Honkong as localisation.
Then login on https://emui.huawei.com/én/plugin/unlock/detail
If it's redirected to a EMUI site, then simply call the link again https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/detail
check the agree box and fill the page with: "Before EMUI 5.0" and put model name in the field "GEM-701L" or "GEM-702L"
Then fill out the rest (you have to optain the productID via entering in Phone as if you will make a call: *#*#1357946*#* )
Then Huwaei will give you the bootloader code directly on this page.
install minimal adb and open cmd window
connect phone and start with VOL down key
type: fastboot devices
if you get no answer you'll have to update the windows driver to "ADB sooner single interface"
if you get answer type
fastboot oem unlock xxxx (wher xxxx is the bootloadercode you got from page above)
Do factory reset from EMUI (not from recovery, it will work, but you'l get problems later)
if you had replaced the original recovery with TWRP you must flash it back:
fastboot flash https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TWnuLR7ugZRmdVdEhzdjM3Tms/view?usp=drivesdkrecovery.img for B003 or B005 back if you already replaced it.
then download the "downgrade script" . Unpck the rar and put the dload folder to internal SD
Select Update in EMUI settings menu and select "local upate" and then "full update" from internal SD.
Then download the from the very slow huawei server B202 full package (DEMO) and put the dload folder to external SD (or internal)
Start system and select update and "local update" and install it.
Then boot in bootloader/fastboot mode again via VOL - key and flash TWRP for Android 6.0 via adb: fastboot flash recovery TWRP-ENG-6.0-BLACK-BLUE.img
If you install it via fastboot flash recovery2 TWRP-ENG-6.0-BLACK-BLUE.img , you will not overwrite the original recovery, which is need for factory reset or dload) If recovery is on recovery2 then you must keep a USB connection to PC to be able to start the TWRP. Otherwise remove USB cable before you boot into TWRP.
Start TWRP via holding VOL + Key via starting the phone and allow modifications and then press Install button and select external SD and then the kangVIP 212 V2
Or now newest version KangVIP V3 from thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3215851
Wipe cache and dalvic and reboot to system.
Wait several minutes until first boot is finished. If you already have apps installed (dirty flash over existing KANGVIP) this may take up to 40 minutes)
If you need to do a factory reset from EMUI you will need the original Huawei recovery B202 wich you can install via fastboot
Restore your apps from Huawei Backup, besides Whatsapp.
Install whatsapp and then the question comes up to restore your backup.

THE REST BELOW THIS LINE HERE IS ONLY FOR HISTORICAL INTEREST or for people who have already updated to 5.11
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Update 2016- 04 -05
See short way with B112 on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66156287&postcount=215
Hint: This seem not a 100% convesion to 5.1.1 because storage handling did not change.
Advantage: You may goback to B003 with a nandroid.
Unverified: If it can still charge on such a rollback
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Meanwhile we have figured out how to flash a new ROM even on GEM 701 L.
Thanksgiving to all who have participated in this. Especially to ajsmsg78, eennap, ZeuseZ, and Ante666
I you have a 703 Model, you can simply upgrade via OTA and then go to one of the threads ajsmsg78 made and choose which ROM you like.
If you have Model 701 oder Model 702 you can use this thread, if you already have at least firmware B003 on your device.
Current situation in Jan 2016:
If you have a firmware B001, or B002, then zip your folder "/cust" and send it to ajsmsg78.
Then he would integrate it into the "universal cust". Please wait until he did this.
The "Universal Cust B112" hast the filename variant "UNIVERSAL-CUST-B112.zip"
Later if you install the SIMPLY_GOOGLE ROM Version a variation of this "cust" will be automatically installed then it is called "Simply Google B111 Cust".
If you install a B111KangVip or the NearStockB111 the "universal cust" also is integrated
Don't worry about the names, it is used to display the correct Roms name.
If you have 701 or 702 model, you may have heard, that Huawei published firmware only for the 703 model.
So we have to convert our device into a 703 model, by keeping it's hardware based additional LTE bands.
If you have converted by doing the following steps to B015,
you will be able to upgrade Android 5.0 to Android 5.1.1 on the follwing steps for D106
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Update 2016-28-02
It seems possible directly install the B112. So much easier now. Just flash 4 B015 files, install the "universal cust B112" and then do "dload" procedure for B112.
Then you are on stock B112 can can flash the stabile "Near Stock B111". I have edited the new way in the post below
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After that you will be able to install updated directly from Huawei via the OTA (Over the air) method, if you have a stabile WLAN connection.
This does not give you a direct jump from B106 to B111 (or B112) , so don't try this on the "dload" method.
My experience was that some components are not updated if you skip a version. Evidence see here
Alternatively you will also be able to do manual "dload" processes.
This both methods lead you up to version B112
After this you can install one on ajsmsg78 ROMS.
They differ in the composition of removing and adding components.
So look which version is the best for you and check, if it is up to date or maybe discontinued.
This are the steps to flash from 701L (B003) to custom firmware
Be aware: Don't try to return to B015 or B003 (Android 5.0), after you have once installed Andoid 5.1.
You will loose the ability to charge the phone in this case.
But it is possible temporary go back. For this you will find the guide in post 2 of this thread
If you have a lower version like B001 or B002 you MUST save your folder /cust to a zip fle and send it to ajsmsg78 and ask for advice!
Don't start flashing in this case!
If you already have a higher version than B003 you can skip the steps which lead to your version.
If you have B006, it seems that you can not upgrade. You must first downgrade to B003. Please report if you find a way.
Maybe you can do the dload for B112. Try this and report!
In case if you want to return to B003 there is a possibilty - > this is documented at post 2
----- To those who have already installed: Please check if there is missing something or wrong and leave a comment. ---
Steps are numbered to be compatible to then numbering of eennaps guide. (Some steps differ, because of newer cognitions.
- First of all: Be sure you have enabled USB debugging on your device. Otherwise you can not go into "manufacture mode" for DC - unlocker
To enable this you have to select "about phone" and tap 7 times on the "build number". After that you will find "developer options" in main menu.
- install ADB or got to ADB XDA Forum
- if you are on Win 10, then install Hisuite (for DC - unlocker manufactur mode drivers)
- Unlock Bootloader via DC-Unlockerr (see [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1mhgPLc1LqUzV0QVVRWmpBWlE/view?usp=sharing] reduced eennaps document just for the unlock chapture [/URL] for these steps )
If you get you code from Huawei, just open cmd window on PC and type
fastboot oem xxx
and replace xxx with the bootloader code you got from Huawei or DC-Unlocker software
If you have an unlocked phone you can start with these steps
Step 1
1.1 a - Download 2 TWRP versions
To download the files from Google drive klick on the little download icon. NOT ON THE FOLDER
5.0: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1mhgPLc1LqSlRTRVhmbjhTcjg/view?usp=sharing
5.1.1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5I_q70mNuR4QkFzM2xOWVlvRkk/view
and put both files into your ADB folder on Windows PC.
1.1 b
- Download 4 Files from Firmware B015 which I have extracted via Huawei Update extactor
BOOT.img, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1mhgPLc1LqeGNLc0VKRVRNR2s/view?usp=sharing
RECOVERY.img, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1mhgPLc1LqTVd0c3FYVWJrVlU/view?usp=sharing
SYSTEM.img https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1mhgPLc1LqZWY2SHJuaXB4YUk/view?usp=sharing
USERDATA.img. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By1mhgPLc1LqeTJITEhGRk9ZNGs/view?usp=sharing
You can check the MD5.
1.1 c Copy these 4files into your ADB Folder on PC
1.1 d : insert a at least 32 GByte Class 10 SD Card. (better 64 GByte)
B: Copy all your content from the internal drive to the external SD card in a folder (for example name it "int_SD_Backup")
1.1 e: download ajsmsg78's "universal cust" and put it to the external SDCard.
1.1 d: Download at least the first 2 files (if you later want to go via OTA ) or all 4 Firmware versions, if you prefer the offline "dload" method for all files.
edit: It seems it is sufficient only download the B112 stockhttps://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24385226645962831
optional: B015
and also optional: B106,
optional: B109, and B111 if you prefer the dload method for these versions, too. For this download them from here
Step 1g-unzip these files to your PC and copy later step by step the unzipped folder "dload" of version B112 to your ext SD-Card (root directory not in subfolder)
I used a external USB SD Card Reader, this is faster than to copy via USB. But both works.
1.1 h: I recommend fist do download a near stock Variant NearStockB111 [/B] an put it on your external SD Card.
But you can also download B111KANGVIP or the much more dbloated "Google" ROM SimplyGoogle and put the zip file on the external SD-Card. Be aware: these 2 last variants do not include the Huawai Backup appliation to restore your saved configuraton. And the SimplyGoolge Variant is not stabile at this point of time.
After 4 weeks testing the Kangvip V2 and Simply Google (made in Feb 2016) I return today to "Near Stock", because KangVipV2 has white icons on white background on navigation bar when you hold in landscape mode. SimplyGoogle has not the full features of boot menu and a
advanced settings and you can not install XPOSED on it. So I recommend the "Near Stock". I saw no added features between 111 and 112.
I believe it is just to skip B109. This makes things easier. I update the guide for this today (2016-02-24)
1.1 i On Phone: Start the Huawei Backup App (Icon "Backup" or german: "Datensicherung")
and do 2 Backups on SD Card (one for account and settings and one for your apps)
1.1 j: Restart Phone in BootloaderMode (Vol - and Power Key while USB Cable is connected)
1.2.a On Windows PC: Do a Shift-Key-right-click on the ADB folder and select "open command here" .
Then type in the cmd window the following command to Flash X2_TWRP_CN_5.0 (not yet version 5.1 because it does not start on a 5.0 System)
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-ENG-5.0.img
(this takes 2-3 seconds)
1.2.b Remove USB cable and press Power Key until screen is dark
then press Vol + and PowerKey and hold until something comes on screen
then release PowerKey and hold Vol+ Key until TWRP starts.
1.2c Make a "NANDROID" of your current ROM
press "Backup" Button.
press the last line "storage:" and select external_sd
swype for backup and wait (about 4 -10 minutes until message [Backup Completed ....])
- press home key (bottom left)
1.2d WIPE CACHE and DALVIC
from main menu select "Wipe" and then "Advanced Wipe"
check "Dalvic Cache" and "Cache"
swipe to wipe
press home key (bottom left)
1.2e press Install and select UNIVERSAL-CUST-B112 (this is the universal cust) and swpe to install (maybe change "storage" to find it)
Step 2a) boot into fastboot (Vol - and power key)
- on windows in command window go to the ADB folder and type the following commands.
I highly recommend to copy the black lines from here an paste in the adb window to prevent typos.
Step 2b
If you come from B003 you can directly flash thes 4 files from the B015 version
fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
fastboot flash system SYSTEM.img
flashing system takes some minutes and does several actions. Wait until all are finished
fastboot flash userdata USERDATA.img
fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
fastboot reboot
New: --> Try to skip step 3 and directly go to step 4a to "dload" the B112 stock
3a reboot system and do minimal setup and select "Settings" and scroll down for the "Backup and reset" menu.
3b select "Factory data reset" and check "format internal SD" (Remember : you had copied everything to SD Card and made a backup with the Huawai Backup Application. So you can do this risk free)
EDIT: (see post 3 and 4 normal recovery is necessary to do the factory reset)
3c after system reboots, shut down by pressing powerkey to be able to install the "universal cust"
- boot into fastboot mode and flash vom ADB window:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-ENG-5.0.img
then and boot into TWRP and
3d press "Install" ,select KANGVIP-B111-CUST-MOD.zip and swype to flash. (you have to disable the MD5 verification checkbox.)
3f - boot into fastboot mode and flash the B015 recovery.img again which you had uploaded on step 1.1.b , because system needs it for the dload process in step 4.
fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img
Update 2016-28-02
4. a then reboot the machine and select from "options" -> "Update" and press menu icon for "manual firmware update" and select update from ext SD Card. This flashes all components of GEM-703L official stock ROM B112 via the dload folder.
--> Now go to Step 6
4. b If you come from B006 and and you run into error, you could try to dload the B106 update.app on this step. If this fails you have to install the B003 first and then flash the B015 and go on.
If you come form B006 and decide to stop the whole process you can restore your backup and then install B006 recovery
If you come from B006 the latest tests show that you first have to install the B003 and then start from the beginning of this thread
If you do the "dload" for B106 then it might might fail at 98%, because you have not installed a full B015. But don't worry, you can go on in the next steps without any errors. We have tested, if this can be prevented via dload B015 first. Some people reported it worked, but I seems not to be neccessary, so I removed this point in the guide
THIS is the point where you change from Android 5.0 to Android 5.1
5 g Reboot Phone, do a minimal configuration and select "Settings" and scroll down for the "Backup and reset" menu.
5 h select "Factory data reset" and check "format internal SD" This is important because now you are on Android 5.1.1 and the internal SC Card handling has changed.
5 i wait until reset is finished and the system starts again: Do again minimal configuration
5 j Then go to the firmware update menu and check if there is a OTA update available
5 k Select firmware update B106-> B112 (this comes via OTA)
6 If you have installed the B112 reboot the system and do a minimal configuration[/B]
7-9 dropped, because we don't need to install B109 and B111 stock anymore
Don't worry about the the info in "about phone" that internal Memory is only 1 GByte and you were on Android 4.1.1
This is, because the 703 firmware is running on a 701 or 702 model.
This is only a display issue. This will be fixed via the "universal cust", which will be automatically again installed later.
10 reboot into fastboot to flash the new TWRP
11 fastboot flash recovery TWRP-ENG-5.1.1.img[/B]
12 reboot into TWRP and make a backup of this clean stock B112, to be able to do a upgrade to Android 6.0 in future.
The next step will install the first custom ROM on your device wich will fix the problem with the wrong display of memory and Andriod Verision
13. Press "Wipe" and do a factory reset within TWRP
14 Press "Install" and install NearStockB111 from your external SD Card.
15. select Press Button "WIPE" and "Avanced" and check boxes to wipe cache and dalvic and Data and reboot into system.
16 go for coffee and after about 5 minutes later you are in B111 KangVip.
Now check in the "about phone info" if, Version = Android 5.1.1 and your Memory is correct.
This version is made from B111. I tested KangViPB112 and found no advantage in it. It was not stabile with KANGVIP V2. It has ab bug on the navigaton bar in landscape mode. On some apps you will have white icons on white background. So I advice to stay on B111 KangVipV1 near Stock. It is stabile and has the most feature. And you can install Xposted via the playstore Xposed installer, too.
17. do a full configuration. Maybe your 5 MHz WLAN will not be displayed. Then turn WLAN off an on or do a reboot to fix that.
18. Go into Advanced Settings in Settings and uncheck Lunar Calendar and Desktop Weather Lunar (if you see chinese letters somewhere)
19 Start Huawai Backup application and select your backupfiles to restore (first the accounts then apps)
If you can't find Huawei Backup look inside app folder of this link on phone and click on HWALLBackup and "install"
20 If you don't like gmail, install "myMail" app from playstore.
20 If you don't see SuperSu, you can alternatively use "Kingroot" and do start konfiguration inside to get the full control which apps will be allowed to have root access
You have alternatives which custom ROM you could flash via TWRP later:
NearStockB111: You have already installed this, if you followed this guide.
I advise to use this version. It is stabile.
It does not contain Supersu, but it uses KingRoot. (You can change to SuperSu)
This means you will be rooted and have control via the Purify app on the root authorization and autostart via this alternative
you will not have the whitescreen bug which has something to do with conflicts between SuperSu and KANGVIP Tools V2.
This version is almost like the stock B111, rooted but without chinese bloat ware: NearStock B111
You will find all Huawei system apps and the Backup.app where you can recover all your saved data
The other 2 versions do not include the Backup app. You can install them later.
KangVipSlim : Version with reduced system apps and "old" KangVipTools V1" very less Google staff go here
21. Goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-kangvip-5-1-1-b108-t3215851
SimplyGoogle with KangVipTools V2 (And Supersu) and integrated Xposted SimplyGoogle
and read whats new on the release and don't forget to press thankyou button for asjmsg78
Be aware on SimplyGoogle: On the first boot, there may be a window form Superuser (SuperSu), which asks for permisson to "KangVipTools"
You must give permanent access, otherwise you will get a white sceen and you would not be able to use the Rom.
This is currently a known problem and might be solved later.
There are some unsolved problems with "Xposed" on this version.
If you ever want to start the whole process again from B106 then
download the 5.1.1 recovery from B106
--- reserved ----
01-15 installing the recovery is nevertheless necessary to do a factory reset on step 3 b
01-16 reduced the word document to just the steps for DC-unlocker
inserting installing universal cust on start
and wipe dalivic/cache
and skipping flashing normal cust (ajsmsg78 says this will work)
01-17 changing the link for the cust to the "universal cust", because of the includes ROM name. This may be confusing on this process.
01-18 inserting a format of internal SD card. Someone reported it was not correct after the whole process.
inserting wipe also data to prevent the while screen bug on the first start of SIMPLY GOOGLE
replacing SimplyGoogle with the NearCustB111 variant as first Custom Rom, because it includes the Backup.App from Huawei.
01-19 the error free dload on the B015 is confirmed. This is because we inserted to flash the universal cust before and skipped to install the cust.img
added reset and format internal sd directly after first android 5.1.1 installation
If you use the NearStock Rom you have to launch kingroot an do start konfiguration inside.
01-24 Moved the steps for returning back to Android 5 to this post 1, because it is a fact, that the phone will not continue charging, even if you have installed the "dload" of B003.
02-28 Seems that dload B112 stock on a patched B112 (via fasboot flash) gives you the full upgade (B016 and B0109 only were "delta" upgrades)
03-28 TheNearStock B111 link has been lost: I uploaded my copy from Jan18 here
Return to B003
If you have not updated to B105 and you are still on a Android 5.0 system you can install the B003 software again via "dload"
B003: Here you get the original B003 firmware which we could download directly from Huawei. Meanwhile it not available anymore, so we were lucky to save a copy.
It will work to do a manual firmware upgrade ( "dload") this, if you are still on a Android 5.0 version up to B015.
If you are on a Andriod 5.1.1, this may work also. But don't try this for fun.
You will loose the abilty to charge the battery.
This is because the method of charging the phone has changed in Android 5.1.
This specific charging method for Android 5.0 is not included in a Nandroid backup or any update.app (dload) files Huawei published.
So you could go back , but only do this with a full charged phone. Then you would be able to restore the NANDROID you have made as the first step before flashing the update. You will be able to look into some data, which you may forgot to save or for any reason else. But don't wait so long until your battery is empty. To return to Android 5.1.1 simply flash the boot.img, userdata.img and cust.img and system.img then do a "dload" to B105 (Andoid 5.1) Then you will be able to restore a 5.1.1. NANDROID of your last running system.
But in case of emergency and after you have tried everything else.
1 a install TWRP (if possible)
if not possible go to step f
b Wipe -> factory reset then
c boot into fastboot mode:
d to Step 2
f only if the above steps didn't work do this:
boot into fastboot and paste the follwing commands into your ADB windows (on PC) and press Return
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot erase system
2
Install on your PC the Huawei Update extractor
3 Extract the files boot.img , recovery.img, userdata.img, cust.img, system.img, cache.img
4 Flash boot, userdata and cust files: from your PC ADB window:
fastboot flash boot BOOT.img
fastboot flash userdata USERDATA.img
fastboot flash cust CUST.img
fastboot flash cache CACHE.img
then boot into TWRP and do a recovery of your last Andriod 5.0 NANDROID
5 Then you would be able start the system and do minimal configuration
6 then do a factory reset from the system.
7 a after reboot you can flash the rest via initiating update via running system
or via a manual "dload" :
- putting the folder "dload" with the B003 update.app into the root directory of a SD card.
- put the SD card into the phone and press Vol+ and Vol- and Power at the same time.
If something comes visible on screen, then release the power key and hold both knobs until the dload starts.
Maybe you have to connect the phone via USB to the PC, or flash the 5.0 recovery before you try this.
Please report if you came in this situation and tried this.
Please keep in mind: If you have came to this point, you will not be able to charge the battery anymore.

My 'old' GEM 701 converted to 703 got stolen. The only positive aspect of this event is I was able to repeat the conversion process again on a new 701 and verify the guide audioralf built so far.
My findings:
1. I was not able to do step 3.a (factory reset + internal SD format). The system didn't boot with TWRP 5.0 flashed no matter what I tried. Ii was rebooting back to TWRP in a loop. Then I did following:
1.a fastboot stock B15 recovery
1.b reboot,
1.c minimal setup (internal SD 3GB only).
1.d factory reset + internal SD card format. Completed with an error
1.e reboot
1.f minimal setup (internal SD size ok, >20GB)
1.g fastboot TWRP 5
1.h flash universal B111 cust
1.i fastboot stock B15 recovery
1j. dload B15 - no errors, wrong info
1.k fastboot TWRP 5
1.l flash universal B111 cust
1.m fastboot stock B15 recovery
1.n factory reset, no errors
1.o B15 intalled, info correct
2. dload B106 , no errors, wrong info
2.a fastboot TWRP 5.1
2.b flash universal B111 cust (info correct)
2.c fastboot stock B106 recovery
2.d factory reset, no errors
2.e B106 intalled, info correct
3. dload B109 , no errors, wrong info
3.a fastboot TWRP 5.1
3.b flash universal B111 cust (info correct)
3.c fastboot stock B109 recovery
3.d B109 intalled, info correct
4. OTA B111 , no errors, info correct
final note: it is important to flash universal B111 cust after each dload, otherwise the phone info is incorrect and following dloads/factory resets/OTAs will fail

Thank you for replying.
The steps you describe were steps to come out of the returning to TWRP.
I have updated the guide!
Reason:
I see that we have to install the original recovery to be able to do the factory reset from the running system (UI)
So I inserted the installing of recovery. It i circumstandly but it was a restrict advice from ajsmsg78 do run a factory reset from UI
I have inserted the universal cust like you have described everytime until step 5.
I was able do do the dload 106, 109 and 111 without any error and without installing the universal cust on each step.
If the "about info" is wrong it doesn't matter if you are already on B106.
The "universal cust" is integrated in the SimlpyGoogle Version, so everything is fine after you have installed that on the last step
I guess it is necessary to install the universal cust only on the step, where you are installing the B015 to make it a "703 device"
and on updating to B106 when it upgrades vom 5.0 to 5.1.1
So i keep the instructions in this way. I have a fully updated and good running system.
If anyone still gets problems, feel free to report here.

I edited my guide: First I thought it was because of flashing also the userdata.img. But this seems to be not the issue, but the missing recovery for the factory reset.
but I don't know if it is normal that you got this:
1.d factory reset + internal SD card format. Completed with an error
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So let's hear what ajsmsg78 thinks about this.

audioralf said:
I edited my guide: First I thought it was because of flashing also the userdata.img. But this seems to be not the issue, but the missing recovery for the factory reset.
but I don't know if it is normal that you got this:
So let's hear what ajsmsg78 thinks about this.
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Yes, it is normal, because phone info is wrong at this time, universal B111 cust were not flashed yet. But internal SD got formatted in the process.

Ok to prevent this error message we should install the universal cust additional before this step?
Some more step ...
I suggest the easiest way is to install the universal cust at the first step when doing the TWRP backup, and then skipping to fastboot the normal cust.
I edited the guide for this variant and inserted the wipe for cache and dalvic.
Ralf via Tapatalk. GEM701L, B111Kangvip Rom

Hi, is the B003 method also appy on my GEM-702l B005 version?
A while back, there's an ota and I've got my gem-702l updated to B005.
My current Android version is 5.0.1
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Do a NANDROID this will bring you back.
I don't know if B003 would run on a 702. If if was delivered with b003 I would try it, if other solutions had failed. If you are still on 5.0 you will be able to restore the nandroid If it fails. I know from 1 person, who has successfully used this b003 package on a 701.
Please report if you had tried and what the result is.
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audioralf said:
Do a NANDROID this will bring you back.
I don't know if B003 would run on a 702. If if was delivered with b003 I would try it, if other solutions had failed. If you are still on 5.0 you will be able to restore the nandroid If it fails. I know from 1 person, who has successfully used this b003 package on a 701.
Please report if you had tried and what the result is.
Ralf via Tapatalk. GEM701L, B111Kangvip v2 SiGo
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Yes, B003 runs on gem-702l. My device is a TW version. The default ROM when I bought it was B003, then there was an OTA to B005 about 1 or 2 weeks ago. I am still on stock rom of B005. I am gonna give it a try. Thanks.
By the way, I read it from the previous thread that a B005 version was found in Huawei's official website but everyone's not sure about it. I believe Huawei indeed has a B005 for gem-702l. At least for a TW version.
Here's the download link I copy from the Huawei TW official website:
GEM-702LV100R001C209B005CUSTC158D001
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Ok, I have a new question.
The step 4:
"4. b This flashes all components of GEM-703L official stock ROM B015 via the dload folder. "
But my TW version has different 4G LTE bands from China gem-703l. Does that mean my bandbase will be modified by this process?
Thanks.

We have never heard anyone loosing LTE bands. The hardware sets which LTE bands will be supported. The baseband drivers inside these packages seem to be designed for all variants.

A(alternative) for installing a Stock B111 with GApps and Root
As of B109 Google Apps are missing from the ROM.
In case you want stay Stock B111 but don't want to live without the Google Apps, most notably the Play Store, here's a guide how to add them to a ROM. The guide takes place after you installed B111. I wrote it because I want to stay Stock.
Oh - you can indeed uninstall all Chinese Apps and some Huawei apps without root.
A(alternative) for installing a Stock B111 with GApps and Root
A10 - restart in fastboot mode
A11 - flash the TWRP for 5.11 from ADB cmd window with the command
fastboot flash recovery TWRP-ENG-5.1.1.img
A12 - download OpenGAPPS micro package from opengapps.org . NOTE: select ARM64 and Android 5.1 . The Huawei X2 is equipped with a 64bit processor
A12b - copy the ZIP to your external microsd (either with a USB Stick, or while in TWRP recovery and connected via USB)
A13 - boot into TWRP recovery and flash "open_gapps-arm64-5.1-micro-20160119.zip"
(A13b - you could also flash SuperSU at this step while you are at it)
A14 - IMPORTANT: Go to 'WIPE' in TWRP and do a full factory reset! Otherwise, when booted youll be greeted with a black desktop and only the status bar visible!
A15 - reboot into the system, configure it, and that's it. NOTE: Most Chinese mobile phones with Google Services missing won't let you add more than 1 Google Account from the Settings -> Accounts options. So, if you want to use more than 1 Google Account on your X2 , just fire up Google Mail and add the second, third, etc Google account in GMail. It'll be fully synchronized with your mobile then.
NOTE: You edited the system that way. Even if you do a factory reset from within the Android System, GApps and SU will stay.

I have a problem, I can't run Huawei Update extactor on my win10 pc, it keeps saying " Huawei Update extactor stop working " and it terminates it self before the program even start. I've tried in al different compability mode, but none of them is working.
Anyone got an idea about whats wrong ?

Aznbull said:
I have a problem, I can't run Huawei Update extactor on my win10 pc, it keeps saying " Huawei Update extactor stop working " and it terminates it self before the program even start. I've tried in al different compability mode, but none of them is working.
Anyone got an idea about whats wrong ?
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Try this. Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs.
Then click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /REGSERVER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs, or you may briefly see an hourglass. After you run this command, the operation is complete. Reboot your computer, then try running it.

I am an owner of Mediapad X2 701L on B001 and there is no OTA update for my device. I used to have Mediapad X1 501u which didn’t get update too. So I converted it to 503L and managed to get updates. But this conversion uncalibrated my device sensors like digital compass and I didn’t manage to fix that.
I am very tempted to convert my 701L to 703L, but I’m just worry about four things?
1- Are the sensors calibrated and exact after conversion of 701L to 703L?
2- Is my LTE bands still supported in 703L?
3- How can I zip my cust? I haven’t managed to root my device yet, so I can’t use root explorer / is there any other method like updating my 701L to B003 locally? Any download link would be appreciated
4- Is there any method to restore my current ROM if I didn’t get good feedback from the conversion?
Many thanks in advance

1 have no problems with Sensors
2 no problems with LTE
3You must unlock anb install TWRP for 5.0
Then install superuser.
Then install a filemanager to be able to copy your \cust folder to discard
Then copy it via usb to pc
Then zip this folder
Then send it to ajsmsg78 or upload it to dropbox and publish the link
It does not contain any personal data. You will see this on the filedate.
There are done people waiting for you, who have already flashed a new firmware and have problems because ajsmsg78 has to integrate some files from your cust to the universal cust.
4 you can make a nandroid Backup of your System to return. So after flashing B003 you would be able to restore you're backup, and you will be back on b001.
Ralf via Tapatalk. GEM701L, B111Kangvip v2 SiGo

ajsmsg78 said:
Try this. Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs.
Then click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /REGSERVER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs, or you may briefly see an hourglass. After you run this command, the operation is complete. Reboot your computer, then try running it.
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It doesn't change anything, still can't run the software.

For what do you need the extraxtor? The files you need are already extracted and linked in my guide.
Ralf via Tapatalk. GEM701L, B111Kangvip v2 SiGo

I know that you already linked the files i needed, I just wanted to try everything out before I jump in all this flashing to another version. Just to make sure that if the link you provide all of a sudden is dead, I still can extract the files my self.

I have a gem-702 b006
They are blocked in step 4 b
when you restart hangs straight at 0% and does not install the dload b015
how to solve?
I also recharged 2 times "fastboot flash recovery RECOVERY.img"

How to get back to B112 (5.1.1) from B205, B209, B211 (6.0) to update to higher rom

Update 07/12/2016 from Vietnam: My X2 has already received OTA update of B212
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Now B212 is out. If yours phone is on B211 rooted you must have it got back to B211 stock rom, then OTA update to B212. To do so, you must have stock rom B211 (update.app). I can not find stock update.app B211, so I have to do steps below to get back to stock B211:
B211 (B205, B209) rooted -> B112 stock -> OTA B211 stock -> OTA higher...
1. Download official B112 rom from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24385226645962831
Extract the zip file an put the folder dload (update.app inside) in the root of a sdcard.
2. REMOVE THE SDCARD out of the phone.
3. Download rom B112 rooted with GAPPS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-stock-b106-gapps-t3230585
Then copy this rom (.zip) into the root of internal storage of the phone.
4. Install cofface_hwx2_twrp_recovery
- Download all files from here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/spegp3xh00pq22y/AADpGAcU4u8zC10Mid0g8jbHa?dl=0
- Turn OFF your phone
- Connect your Huawei MediaPad X2 to your computer using a USB cable
- Now go into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on the phone: Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.
- Just click "Flash recovery by cofface.bat, then Enter, Enter.
5. Flash rom B112 rooted with GAPPS.zip
Reboot the phone into TWRP recovery:
- Power off your device.
- Boot in recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down and Power Button at the same time. Release all buttons when the Huawei MediaPad X2 screen flickers and in a few seconds the Recovery screen will appear.
- Choose Wipe -> Advance then wipe davik cache, data, system.
- Get back and choose Install, navigate to the rom B112 rooted with GAPPS.zip and flash it.
5A. Connect your Huawei MediaPad X2 to your computer using a USB cable then copy official rom B112 (folder dload with update.app inside) into the root of internal storage of the phone. Then go to Step 7 then Step 9 below (ignore steps 6 and 8).
If copy official rom B112 into the root of internal storage FAILs, then go to steps 6, 7, 8, 9.
6. After flash completed, remember that the phone will reboot itself after 1 minute or more and you may have not enough time to do anything. Don't worry, do the next step.
7. Install Stock Recovery
- Download all files from here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/82w9utaxa13kn09/AAD3eEyxgto8-aktj-FuPwu5a?dl=0
- Turn OFF your phone
- Connect your Huawei MediaPad X2 to your computer using a USB cable
- Now go into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on the phone: Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.
- Just click "Flash Stock Recovery.bat" then Enter, Enter.
8. Put the Sdcard into the phone.
9. Flash stock rom B112
- Press both Power and Volume Up + Volume Down for 10 seconds then release. The phone will automatically flash official B112.
- Just wait untill it finishes.

vuhongduong said:
1. Download official B112 rom (upadate.app) put the rom into dload folder in the root of a sdcard.
REMOVE THE SDCARD out of the phone.
2. Download rom B112 rooted with GAPPS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-stock-b106-gapps-t3230585
Then copy this rom into the root of internal storage of the phone.
3. Install TWRP recovery
4. Reboot X2 into TWRP recovery.
Choose Wipe -> Advance then wipe davik cache, data, system.
Get back and choose Install, navigate to the rom B112 rooted with GAPPS and flash it.
5. After flash completed, remember that the phone will reboot itself after 1 minute or more and you may have not enough time to do something. Don't worry, do the next step.
6. Put the Sdcard into the phone.
7. Press both Power and Volume +/- for 10 seconds then release. The phone will automatically flash official B112.
Just wait untill it finishes.
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You should post this in Q&A, help and troubleshooting thread.

Great! I'm trying this out now. Just downloading the rom at the moment. Fingers crossed.
EDIT: just tried and it still says software version incompatible. I also can't install b205 as it kept on saying software install failed.

If TWRP is installed. How can Step 7 work?
Normally it will boot into TRWP and say "error".
A "dload" needs the huawei recovery.img installed in recovery partition first.
Maybe this changed if you were on 6.0, or this "magic thing" about removing and returning SD card.
I don't understand that..

ajsmsg78 said:
You should post this in Q&A, help and troubleshooting thread.
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Could someone please be so kind and provide me with a link to the update.app
I need this to get back to 5.1.1
I stuck onto 6.0
Thy very much

RayfG said:
Could someone please be so kind and provide me with a link to the update.app
I need this to get back to 5.1.1
I stuck onto 6.0
Thy very much
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There you are:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/general/mediapad-x2-firmware-702l-703l-t3168925

vuhongduong said:
1. Download official B112 rom (upadate.app) put the rom into dload folder in the root of a sdcard.
REMOVE THE SDCARD out of the phone.
2. Download rom B112 rooted with GAPPS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-stock-b106-gapps-t3230585
Then copy this rom into the root of internal storage of the phone.
3. Install TWRP recovery
4. Reboot X2 into TWRP recovery.
Choose Wipe -> Advance then wipe davik cache, data, system.
Get back and choose Install, navigate to the rom B112 rooted with GAPPS and flash it.
5. After flash completed, remember that the phone will reboot itself after 1 minute or more and you may have not enough time to do something. Don't worry, do the next step.
6. Put the Sdcard into the phone.
7. Press both Power and Volume +/- for 10 seconds then release. The phone will automatically flash official B112.
Just wait untill it finishes.
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This is really great it works after the flash STOCK_B112_ROOTED_GAPPS.zip without a reboot.
I go to step 4,and everything works, and the right system info is displayed.
This is the fastest and easiest downgrade from 6.0 to 5.1.1
Thanks Man This saves a lot of time

@ vuhongduong & letschky
I wonder if this recipe could be used for upgrade to stock B112 from, i.e KangVip B111... And why it is necessary to REMOVE SD CARD from unit? It is quite hard to take out SD plus SIM sandwich... What about step 5 - do I need to do something quick before phone reboots, or switch it off completly? This is not clear for me.

trurl3 said:
@ vuhongduong & letschky
I wonder if this recipe could be used for upgrade to stock B112 from, i.e KangVip B111... And why it is necessary to REMOVE SD CARD from unit? It is quite hard to take out SD plus SIM sandwich... What about step 5 - do I need to do something quick before phone reboots, or switch it off completly? This is not clear for me.
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You have to REMOVE SD CARD in the first step to avoid the the phone reboot in to stock revovery mode in the 4th step.

Thank, you are the author of tutorial. And what about my other questions?
- I wonder if this recipe could be used for upgrade to stock B112 from, i.e KangVip B111...
- What about step 5 - do I need to do something quick before phone reboots, or have to switch it off completly?

vuhongduong said:
1. Download official B112 rom (update.app) put the rom into dload folder in the root of a sdcard.
REMOVE THE SDCARD out of the phone.
2. Download rom B112 rooted with GAPPS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-stock-b106-gapps-t3230585
Then copy this rom into the root of internal storage of the phone.
3. Install TWRP recovery
4. Reboot X2 into TWRP recovery.و
Choose Wipe -> Advance then wipe davik cache, data, system.
Get back and choose Install, navigate to the rom B112 rooted with GAPPS and flash it.
5. After flash completed, remember that the phone will reboot itself after 1 minute or more and you may have not enough time to do something. Don't worry, do the next step.
6. Put the Sdcard into the phone.
7. Press both Power and Volume +/- for 10 seconds then release. The phone will automatically flash official B112.
Just wait untill it finishes.
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Well about step 7, I actually didnt know such thing exist, but now that I think about it I see the last time I used same method to recover my gem701 from infinite loop of reboots, I just had a update.app of stock b112 on my sd card and phone recovered itself from failure. So this is the way I used without being noticed.

vuhongduong said:
1. Download official B112 rom (update.app) put the rom into dload folder in the root of a sdcard.
REMOVE THE SDCARD out of the phone.
2. Download rom B112 rooted with GAPPS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-stock-b106-gapps-t3230585
Then copy this rom into the root of internal storage of the phone.
3. Install TWRP recovery
4. Reboot X2 into TWRP recovery.
Choose Wipe -> Advance then wipe davik cache, data, system.
Get back and choose Install, navigate to the rom B112 rooted with GAPPS and flash it.
5. After flash completed, remember that the phone will reboot itself after 1 minute or more and you may have not enough time to do something. Don't worry, do the next step.
6. Put the Sdcard into the phone.
7. Press both Power and Volume +/- for 10 seconds then release. The phone will automatically flash official B112.
Just wait untill it finishes.
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Okay, here's how I switch back to b112 without any problem.
I followed the instruction to step 6, so far so good.
Then I fastboot-flashed stock recovery to proceed to step 7.
However, the hard reset didn't go all the way(stopped at 9x%).
So I decided to go for the traditional route: I flashed 5 img files of B112, then flashed universal cust, then went for dload update, then flashed universal cust again to fix "About phone", formatting internal storage if necessary. Voila! done!

hi
do u thing we can do the same thing with B111, i m in B209 ?

I just ordered a Mediapad X2, and have been reading through all the X2 threads on here and I have a question.
Why are people going back to Lollipop? Are there lots of problems with Marshmallow on the X2?
Thanks.

growbag said:
I just ordered a Mediapad X2, and have been reading through all the X2 threads on here and I have a question.
Why are people going back to Lollipop? Are there lots of problems with Marshmallow on the X2?
Thanks.
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I'd like to know this as well. why are people trying to go back? there must be something wrong with 6.0?
It seems a little complicated to go from 5.1 to 6.0, so I wanted to know if it was worth the trouble.

I do not go back, i stay at Kangvip 211 and I like it!??
Sent from my GEM-703L using XDA Free mobile app

Do you need to be rooted for this to work... I have a GEM-703L and updated to 205 beta however I am not rooted... My bootloader is unlocked.

Hi thank. You rescued ny phone!
If i want to have root, what should i do ?
And if i flash the rom b112 debloated, will it restore the bootloop error?
Thanks!

vuhongduong said:
1. Download official B112 rom (update.app) put the rom into dload folder in the root of a sdcard.
REMOVE THE SDCARD out of the phone.
2. Download rom B112 rooted with GAPPS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mediapad-x2/development/rom-stock-b106-gapps-t3230585
Then copy this rom into the root of internal storage of the phone.
3. Install TWRP recovery
4. Reboot X2 into TWRP recovery.
Choose Wipe -> Advance then wipe davik cache, data, system.
Get back and choose Install, navigate to the rom B112 rooted with GAPPS and flash it.
5. After flash completed, remember that the phone will reboot itself after 1 minute or more and you may have not enough time to do something. Don't worry, do the next step.
6. Put the Sdcard into the phone.
7. Press both Power and Volume +/- for 10 seconds then release. The phone will automatically flash official B112.
Just wait untill it finishes.
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please help me in my thread here

Some update in the first post.

Honor 8 bootloop issue!!!! (HELP!!!)

Folks,
I recently bought a Honor 8 and was trying to unlock the bootloder, install twrp and supersu by following the link below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-t3554789
As stated in the link above, I got to the steps to install supersu. However, on following step 12, it has formatted the data and now the phone is in a bootloop(stuck on the blue screen showing HONOR label)
I'm guessing my phone will not boot up since the OS has been erased. Could someone please help me restore this phone to back to the stock firmware and steps needed to do so. I am new to Honor phones, so not sure what I need to do and steps needed. Would appreciate any help if possible??
1. Boot into TWRP
2. Once there, when asked to keep system read only? - swipe to allow modifications
3. Tap Install
4. Tap Select Storage - Select your SD card
5. Select the supersu file "SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815-EMUI5.0.zip"
6. Swipe to confirm flash
7. Ignore the multiple errors: "Failed to mount '/data' (Invalid argument)
8. Go back to the main menu
9. Select Reboot to Recovery
10. When asked to keep system read only? - swiped to allow modifications (again)
11. Tap Wipe
12. Tap Format Data
13. Type YES then hit enter
14. It will format data using make_ext4fs..
15. When finished, tap Reboot System
16. Reboot back into TWRP
17. Swipe to allow modifications (You can check the box to never show this again)
18. Tap Install
19. Select storage
20. Select your SD card
21. Select the supersu file "SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815-EMUI5.0.zip"
22. Swipe to confirm flash
23. You should see NO ERRORS now when installing SuperSU
24. Wipe cache/dalvik
25. Swipe to wipe
26. Reboot system

Download the rollback and marshmallow firmware package from honors website. Rename the rollback package to "UPDATE.APP" and place it in a folder called "dload" in your micro SD card. Put the micro SD in your phone, and boot into the firmware update screen (volume up + volume down + power all at the same time). Once it's done, delete the old UPDATE.APP file from the dload folder, rename your marshmallow firmware package to "UPDATE.APP", place it in the dload folder on your micro SD card, place the micro SD in your phone, and again flash the firmware using volume up +volume down +power

Since you still have access to the SD Card via USB, you can just download your firmware, extract it and put the UPDATE.APP in a dload folder on a microSD card and press all 3 buttons when starting up the phone to start installing the OS again.

Appreciate the feedback. I tried going to the below website to pick up the rollback package and the firmware( Android 6.0)
http://www.hihonor.com/us/support/search-result/index.html?keywords=Honor%208%20Firmware
My question is that is it possible to just restore it back to android nougat(7.0) in the U.S or has the 7.0 not released for the U.S markets yet?
I found the following link below for the Android 7.0(Nougat) firmware for Honor 8 but not sure if this work on the phones bought in the U.S
http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=FRD-L14
Appreciate your feedback on this..

Since the phone is in bootloop, I would have to use a different phone and it's SD card slot to download the firmware and then put it on the Honor 8. I'm guessing the rollback process would only apply if I wanted to go back to the Marshmellow firmware. My question though is would I be able to restore it back to Android Nougat(7.0) if possible.
I found the following link below for the Nougat(7.0) firmware. Not sure if this will work on the U.S phones. Is there a different process to restore it back to Nougat?
http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=FRD-L14

You can try just getting the nougat firmware onto your micro SD, then pressing volume up + volume down + power to see if it works. Worse case scenario is that you'll get an error.
If you do get an error, your can try the rollback procedure. Once you get marshmallow running you can always just update back to nougat with OTA.
Oh yeah, you don't necessarily need another phone. Just get a micro SD card adapter and plug it into your computer, then transfer the files into the dload folder
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You can use the following link for marshmallow firmware. Again, you can always update to nougat later using OTA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/models-stock-firmware-packages-honor-8-t3501942

thanks for the info..just another clarification. The nougat firmware I found online was a zip file that included 3 files(attached snapshot) . I noticed one of the files is the UPDATE.APP.
My question is on creating the new dload folder do I need to remove the other two files or just copy all of 3 files in the dload folder before I try to restore the phone back.. Sorry if it's a straight-forward question, but I just want to make sure I'm doing this right.
Much thanks...

Just the UPDATE.APP
What are the other 2 files? Just curious

there is a folder called : META-INF which has some files in it and also a file called: full_mainpkg.tag which is only a 1KB file so maybe that's inconsequential.

Did you try out the procedure yet? The META-INF folder should not be necessary. You can always try the method with and without the folder included if you really need to.

I did...it did do the update following the steps you mentioned and it seems everything went fine as far as the update is concerned. I didn't get any errors, but once the phone rebooted it is still stuck on the blue screen with the Honor logo on it

Have you tried the rollback procedure as well?
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If neither procedure worked, you can try another procedure which involves extracting SYSTEM.IMG, BOOT.IMG, RECOVERY.IMG, and CUST.IMG from the UPDATE.APP file, then flashing all of them through fastboot, and finally preforming the rollback procedure again.

was finally able to get the phone to reboot and load the firmware. It does seem that there is some issue with the keyboard now as it's only showing OK google as the keyboard so I don't have a keyboard anymore. Not sure how to go around this. Also the phone seems a little laggy and unresponsive at times which wasn't happening earlier. I'm thinking of trying the rollback method to see if that helps or improves the performance of the phone. Let me know of you have any suggestions. Thanks again for your help...

That's a known issue with the keyboard. For some reason it does not function correctly after a factory reset. The rollback should fix everything. Once you are back on marshmallow, just update back to nougat (if you want to) through OTA system update.
Edit: it might actually be easier to just perform a factory reset on the nougat firmware. I'm assuming your data was wiped through the procedure anyway, right?

I can do the rollback but I just realized that I have the 64GB version which is the FRD-L14
http://www.phonemore.com/huawei-honor-8/models/629
I'm not sure if there is a FRD-L14(64GB) variant of the MM firmware available anywhere. If so, I'm not aware of the link of the site to find it. Secondly, if I do install the FRD-L04(32GB) variant of the MM firmware would that create problems for the phone in upgrading and later trying to root and install custom ROM etc.
Much Thanks

The nougat firmware your flashed earlier, was it the L14 firmware? I would not flash a L04 firmware on a L14. Instead, you can probably flash the L14 nougat firmware (unless you already did) and then perform a factory reset
EDIT: Refer to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/frd-l14-users-how-to-restore-downgrade-t3537433
The OP uploaded the correct L14 firmware files. Remember to first flash the rollback package, then the firmware.

the firmware I flashed earlier was the L14 firmware. I went to the link you mentioned above in your post. It's a little confusing as far as the exact steps that need to be followed as people seem to be adding/modifying steps. Would help if I could get a clear step process on how/what to follow.
Also, is it okay to flash the rollback package and then flash the nougat firmware package for L14 if I am currently on nougat(not fully functioning as mentioned in the posts above).
This link below from your reference thread has a few L14 firmware's. I had earlier picked up the first one from the list. Not sure if that's the correct one to flash..
http://hwmt.ru/oth/HWFF/info/view.php?find_model=FRD-L14
Thanks again...

The rollback package is only used if you're downgrading from nougat to marshmallow. Otherwise, you don't need it. Since you were having some issues after flashing the nougat firmware, I would recommend that you rollback, and then update to nougat afterwards. Here's a step by step:
1. Get an micro SD card. Create a folder on it called "dload"
2. Download the F14 rollback package from the following link:
http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=92098&version=360320&siteCode=us-h
Extract the UPDATE.APP file, and place it into your dload folder. Pace the micro sd into your phone
3. With the phone shut off, press volume up + volume down + power to flash the UPDATE.APP. Once it's done, shut down your phone and remove the sd card
4. Download the F14 Marshmallow firmware from the following link:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1201/g88/v66294/f1/full/update.zip
Extract the UPDATE.APP, and replace the old UPDATE.APP in the dload folder with the new one you just downloaded.
5. Place the micro sd into your phone. Repeat the button combination to flash it. Once it's done, shut down your phone.
6. Press volume up + power to boot into system recovery. Wipe the phone's data from this screen.
7. Boot into the phone. Go to settings -> About
Check to see if the model# etc is correct. If it is not, complete step 8. Otherwise go to step 9:
8. Download the following file:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...94/f1/full/hw/usa/update_data_full_hw_usa.zip
Extract the UPDATE.APP, place it in the dload folder, and flash it.
9. Boot into the phone. If you want to update to nougat, do the following:
Go to your dialer, and type *#*#2432546#*#*
This will force your phone to check for updates.
Then go to Settings -> Updater to update to nougat

I did follow your steps, but my keyboard has now vanished when the set up screen appears. It only shows google voice and I'm having trouble setting up my phone. Has anyone had the same problem. What can I do to get my keyboard back?
Note: my phone is unrooted. Not sure if that makes a difference

[GUIDE][NOUGAT]How to go back from Custom Rom to EMUI

Here's a guide for how to go back from a Custom Rom (fe. RROS) back to EMUI. I went through the same process successfully.
IMPORTANT: This is ONLY for Nougat!! You can neither rollback from Project Treble Rom using this guide nor from any other Oreo Rom in the future.
1. Download the file for your device from the following thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/firmware-huawei-honor-9-stf-l09-stock-t3696892 and unpack the rar file.
2. You'll get a dload folder. Copy the entire folder to the root of your SD card.
3. Power off your phone and boot it into dload (Volume down + Volume up + Power)
4. After it finished installing this first file, interrupt the startup and boot into recovery (hold Volume up + Power until it forcibly reboots).
5. Do a factory reset and wipe cache.
6. Remove the SD card from the phone and do the following steps on your PC (you can let the phone sit in Recovery while doing that):
6a. Go into /dload/ folder of the SD card and remove update.app.
6b. Go into the other folder in /dload/ and move its .app file into /dload/
6c. Rename this .app file into update.app
6d. Eject the SD card from your PC and insert it in your phone again.
7. Hold Volume down and Volume up while tapping Reboot.
8. It should start the second installation in dload mode, let it install, reboot and you're done
Thanks to 5261979 for providing the files! If this guide worked for you, please give a Thanks to their post too!

yz8_1337 said:
Hello, the downloadlinks from the linked thread are down, is there any other way to get the firmware files?
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Download Firmware Finder for Huawei:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.huaweifirmwarefinder
You should be able to get the files of any firmware. Probably you're even able to go back from an Oreo custom rom to EMUI 8 but I haven't tested that. However I don't recommend installing firmware files from a different Android version than the one of your current custom rom.
Edit: First file to install is the firmware, second is vendor (Nougat).
Doing it on Oreo, second step might not be necessary since it's Project Treble.
Also, as I said, I'm NOT sure if this works exactly in that way on Oreo.
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yz8_1337 said:
Okay, thanks alot for your kind response!
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One more question: the oldest version I can get using this firmware finder app is B160. In the thread you linked, B130 was mentioned. Does it make any difference when im on RROS 5.8.5 currently and want to go back?
Edit: I was searching firmwares for STF-L09S and not STF-L09 but I still wonder if it makes any difference which version I use for the dload method as long as its Nougat
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It most likely won't make a difference which Nougat version you install. The only thing is that there are several versions where capacitive buttons and flashlight breaks when unlocking the bootloader or/and rooting it. Same with Oreo firmwares but for Oreo there is a fix.
And about the S version, I'm sorry I don't know the difference myself. :/ I actually just made this guide because I wanted to help others with my way of going back to Stock as I didn't find any guides specifically on that when I did it myself.
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_lucx_ said:
Here's a guide for how to go back from a Custom Rom (fe. RROS) back to EMUI. I went through the same process successfully.
IMPORTANT: This is ONLY for Nougat!! You can neither rollback from Project Treble Rom using this guide nor from any other Oreo Rom in the future.
1. Download the file for your device from the following thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/firmware-huawei-honor-9-stf-l09-stock-t3696892 and unpack the rar file.
2. You'll get a dload folder. Copy the entire folder to the root of your SD card.
3. Power off your phone and boot it into dload (Volume down + Volume up + Power)
4. After it finished installing this first file, interrupt the startup and boot into recovery (hold Volume up + Power until it forcibly reboots).
5. Do a factory reset and wipe cache.
6. Remove the SD card from the phone and do the following steps on your PC (you can let the phone sit in Recovery while doing that):
6a. Go into /dload/ folder of the SD card and remove update.app.
6b. Go into the other folder in /dload/ and move its .app file into /dload/
6c. Rename this .app file into update.app
6d. Eject the SD card from your PC and insert it in your phone again.
7. Hold Volume down and Volume up while tapping Reboot.
8. It should start the second installation in dload mode, let it install, reboot and you're done
Thanks to 5261979 for providing the files! If this guide worked for you, please give a Thanks to their post too!
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hello sir,
i have followed all the steps, tryed different update.app nothing, error cant install, just starting the emui rollback process it arrives 5% and stops. im stuck no os installed, just twrp 3.1.1.1. please help me
sincerely

xenini said:
hello sir,
i have followed all the steps, tryed different update.app nothing, error cant install, just starting the emui rollback process it arrives 5% and stops. im stuck no os installed, just twrp 3.1.1.1. please help me
sincerely
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Which firmware were you previously on and which one did you try to install?
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